What i was wondering is for the photo’s section do i say where the photos will be taken and then a list of what will be taken first then the newlyweds or what do you think? I also wanted to know for the Reception section in the booklet should i say something about as the newlyweds are having their photos taken that they can enter or go to the reception are …. i’m not sure how to word everything so that it doesnt sound rude or wrong. Our wedding, Reception and where our photos will be taken is in one place at a venue. So far all the other sections look great and the wording i’m quite happy with except those two.

What should the wording be and do you think making a booklet the size of a cd holder and then a holder is too much effort? Should i go more simpler like a trifold brochure or something?

I’m unsure of what you are trying to accomplish with these sections. Do you mean something like “Immediately following the ceremony, the newlyweds and their immediate families will be taking formal portraits. At this time, we invite all other guests to please continue to x-area for the cocktail hour. We’ll join you as soon as we can!” ?

@WoodenShoes: Section -> One Page in the booklet. Yeah something like that could work. This is what i have now – but will not be using it exactly like it is as it sounds a bit wrong to me.

As the photo’s of the newlyweds are being takenwe would love for everyone to start entering the Reception area,once the newlyweds have returned we can start eating.

We’ll be taking photos of everyone – its only family thats going to be there and our bosses so that’ll be a bit rude in a way if we tell them to go there and everyone else comes with us. So i need to find a way that everyone can understand that after the ceremony everyone will have their photos taken with us then them seperatly and after those photos everyone can go to the reception area while our photos are being taken.

How about “The Bride and Groom want to remember everyone that attended, so at the conclusion of the ceremony please stick around for a few group portraits! After the group portraits are finished, we invite you to find your seats at the reception area. Dinner will begin when we join you!”

I also think that this could be accomplished with a general announcement at the end of the ceremony/group picture sesh.

I also wanted to know – I have noticed alot of people love to take the decorations home – is there some way that i can also tell them in a nice way that they cant take any decorations home?

Most of the decorations i have made especially the centerpieces are very expensive and will be keeping most stuff to use in our own home for deco purposes ( vases and flowers ). And then some of the other deco is stuff i will be hiring.

Glad I could help! Miss Beanstalk was just talking about this exact problem with her centerpieces. I think she decided to make a little picture frame with a message at each table basically saying hands off! If you are having waitstaff, you can ask for them to keep an eye on the centerpieces and if they see a guest trying to take something home, they can give a gentle personal reminder that the centerpieces are not up for grabs.

That can work yes – we will be having waiters and also someone that will help manage the day – or basically over see everything. So i will have a talk with them and just explain everyhting Thank you again. Much Apprecaited!!